Confederation

By AlexDale

  • Constitutional Act of 1791

    The Constitutional Act of 1791 divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec). It's goal was to address political tension between English-speaking and French-speaking populations by granting each region its own government and legislative assembly. The act introduced representative government, which laid the groundwork for future the future of politics in British North America.

  • Rebellions of 1837-1838

    The Rebellions of 1837-1838 were a series of uprisings in Upper and Lower Canada against British colonial rule. Oligarchies had been the government and they had been abusing their power. The people wanted a responsible government. They also wanted to remain part of Britain and didn't want to be absorbed by the Americans.

  • Durham Report 1839

    The Durham Report recommended Upper and Lower Canada join together and the introduction of responsible government. Lord Durham proposed merging Upper and Lower Canada's colonies to assimilate the French Canadiens into British institutions while granting them greater autonomy.

  • Union Act of 1840

    The Union Act of 1840 merged Upper Canada and Lower Canada into a single Province of Canada. It's goal was to address political unrest and cultural tensions by creating one unified government for the two regions.

  • Great Coalition 1864

    This was a political alliance in the Province of Canada between John A. Macdonald in Canada West and George-Etienne Cartier in Canada East.

  • Charlottetown Conference 1864

    The Charlottetown Conference of 1864 was a significant event in Canadian history where Representatives from the Maritime colonies and the Province of Canada gathered in Charlottetown, PEI, to discuss the possibility of forming a union. John A. Macdonald crashed the conference with wine and champagne and it turned into a big party.

  • Quebec Conference 1864

    The Quebec Conference of 1864 was A meeting of members from the Province of Canada and the Maritime colonies held in Quebec City, They continued the discussions that they had started in Charlottetown. There they drafted the Quebec Resolutions.

  • Fenian Raids 1866-1871

    A series of raids by Irish Americans who were trying to force the British out of Ireland. They attacked Canadian locations because they were easier to access from America. The raids made British North Americans more aware that they needed better defence.

  • Royal Assent 1867

    Queen Victoria gave formal approval to the British North America Act on March 29, 1867. This act officially creates the Dominion of Canada.

  • Enactment of Confederation 1867

    The Dominion of Canada is created. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are now united. Canada Day is still celebrated today to commemorate this.